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View article: Cleomaceae: diversity and potential of a model family for studies on the evolution of photosynthesis
Cleomaceae: diversity and potential of a model family for studies on the evolution of photosynthesis Open
Understanding the physiological and molecular mechanisms by which plants adapt to environmental factors is essential for improving crop production and protecting biodiversity amid rapid anthropogenic climate change. The Cleomaceae is a fam…
View article: Helixer: ab initio prediction of primary eukaryotic gene models combining deep learning and a hidden Markov model
Helixer: ab initio prediction of primary eukaryotic gene models combining deep learning and a hidden Markov model Open
The accurate identification of genes is vital for understanding biological function, yet this remains challenging across many newly sequenced or less-studied species. Here we present Helixer, an artificial intelligence-based tool for ab in…
View article: Impaired lysine biosynthesis drives constitutive energy stress priming and darkness stress responses
Impaired lysine biosynthesis drives constitutive energy stress priming and darkness stress responses Open
Plants exposed to extended periods of darkness experience acute energy stress. This stress is counteracted by mitochondrial metabolism, which requires extensive metabolic reprogramming to sustain survival under carbon-limited conditions. A…
View article: RETICULATA1 is a plastid-localized basic amino acid transporter
RETICULATA1 is a plastid-localized basic amino acid transporter Open
Plants have a crucial role in providing essential amino acids for human nutrition. Nine of the 20 proteinogenic amino acids are exclusively synthesized de novo in plastids, yet transporters mediating their exchange across the plastid inner…
View article: Pancreatic islet protection at the expense of secretory function involves serine-linked mitochondrial one-carbon metabolism
Pancreatic islet protection at the expense of secretory function involves serine-linked mitochondrial one-carbon metabolism Open
View article: The green algae CO2 concentrating mechanism and photorespiration jointly operate during acclimation to low CO2
The green algae CO2 concentrating mechanism and photorespiration jointly operate during acclimation to low CO2 Open
Due to low availability of CO 2 in aquatic environment, microalgae have evolved a CO 2 concentrating mechanism (CCM). It has long been thought that operation of CCM would suppress photorespiration by increasing the CO 2 concentration at th…
View article: Obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens as major players in the metabolic integration of organelles
Obligate intracellular bacterial pathogens as major players in the metabolic integration of organelles Open
Endosymbionts are very common in nature, offering multiple occasions to recapitulate events that have led to the generation of mitochondria and plastids. However, both these organelles are unique because they are thought to derive from two…
View article: Single-nuclei sequencing of <i>Moricandia arvensis</i> reveals bundle sheath cell function in the photorespiratory shuttle of C3-C4 intermediate Brassicaceae
Single-nuclei sequencing of <i>Moricandia arvensis</i> reveals bundle sheath cell function in the photorespiratory shuttle of C3-C4 intermediate Brassicaceae Open
Spatially confined gene expression determines cell identity and is fundamental to complex plant traits. In the evolutionary transition from C3 to the more efficient C4 photosynthesis, restricting the glycine decarboxylase reaction to bundl…
View article: New genomic techniques in organic production: Considerations for science-based, effective, and acceptable EU regulation
New genomic techniques in organic production: Considerations for science-based, effective, and acceptable EU regulation Open
View article: The Global Spectra-Trait Initiative: A database of paired leaf spectroscopy and functional traits associated with leaf photosynthetic capacity
The Global Spectra-Trait Initiative: A database of paired leaf spectroscopy and functional traits associated with leaf photosynthetic capacity Open
Accurate assessment of leaf functional traits is crucial for a diverse range of applications from crop phenotyping to parameterizing global climate models. Leaf reflectance spectroscopy offers a promising avenue to advance ecological and o…
View article: Cytochrome c oxidase inactivation in <i>Physcomitrium patens</i> reveals that respiration coordinates plant metabolism
Cytochrome c oxidase inactivation in <i>Physcomitrium patens</i> reveals that respiration coordinates plant metabolism Open
Photosynthetic organisms use sunlight as an energy source but rely on respiration during the night and in nonphotosynthetic tissues. Respiration also occurs in photosynthetically active cells, where its role is still unclear due to the lac…
View article: A transcription factor module mediating C2 photosynthesis in the Brassicaceae
A transcription factor module mediating C2 photosynthesis in the Brassicaceae Open
View article: Dissecting the genetic basis of drought escape across multiple traits in colonizing <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> lineages
Dissecting the genetic basis of drought escape across multiple traits in colonizing <i>Arabidopsis thaliana</i> lineages Open
Drought response in plants is complex, involving integration across a range of physiological processes. However, our knowledge of how different aspects of drought response are linked at the genetic level is limited. We investigated multi-t…
View article: Alternatives to photorespiration: A system-level analysis reveals mechanisms of enhanced plant productivity
Alternatives to photorespiration: A system-level analysis reveals mechanisms of enhanced plant productivity Open
Photorespiration causes a substantial decrease in crop yield because of mitochondrial decarboxylation. Alternative pathways (APs) have been designed to relocate the decarboxylation step or even fix additional carbon. To improve the success…
View article: Boosting photosynthesis opens new opportunities for agriculture sustainability and circular economy: The <scp>BEST</scp>‐<scp>CROP</scp> research and innovation action
Boosting photosynthesis opens new opportunities for agriculture sustainability and circular economy: The <span>BEST</span>‐<span>CROP</span> research and innovation action Open
SUMMARY There is a need for ground‐breaking technologies to boost crop yield, both grains and biomass, and their processing into economically competitive materials. Novel cereals with enhanced photosynthesis and assimilation of greenhouse …
View article: The Global Spectra-Trait Initiative: A database of paired leaf spectroscopy and functional traits associated with leaf photosynthetic capacity
The Global Spectra-Trait Initiative: A database of paired leaf spectroscopy and functional traits associated with leaf photosynthetic capacity Open
The Global Spectra-Trait Initiative (GSTI) aims to generate generalizable spectra trait models using reflectance data to predict leaf traits associated with the photosynthesis capacity of leaves. It comprises a synthesized dataset of leaf …
View article: The host genotype actively shapes its microbiome across generations in laboratory mice
The host genotype actively shapes its microbiome across generations in laboratory mice Open
View article: Single-nuclei sequencing of<i>Moricandia arvensis</i>reveals bundle sheath cell function in the photorespiratory shuttle of C<sub>3</sub>-C<sub>4</sub>intermediate Brassicaceae
Single-nuclei sequencing of<i>Moricandia arvensis</i>reveals bundle sheath cell function in the photorespiratory shuttle of C<sub>3</sub>-C<sub>4</sub>intermediate Brassicaceae Open
Spatially confined gene expression determines cell identity and is fundamental to complex plant traits. In the evolutionary transition from C 3 to the more efficient C 4 photosynthesis, restricting the glycine decarboxylase reaction to bun…
View article: Alternatives to photorespiration: A systems-level analysis reveals mechanisms of enhanced plant productivity
Alternatives to photorespiration: A systems-level analysis reveals mechanisms of enhanced plant productivity Open
Photorespiration causes a significant decrease in crop yield due to mitochondrial decarboxylation. Alternative pathways (APs) have been designed to relocate the decarboxylating step or even fix additional carbon. To improve the success of …
View article: Mitochondrial apolipoprotein MIC26 is a metabolic rheostat regulating central cellular fuel pathways
Mitochondrial apolipoprotein MIC26 is a metabolic rheostat regulating central cellular fuel pathways Open
Mitochondria play central roles in metabolism and metabolic disorders such as type 2 diabetes. MIC26, a mitochondrial contact site and cristae organising system complex subunit, was linked to diabetes and modulation of lipid metabolism. Ye…
View article: Metabolomics of related C3 and C4 Flaveria species indicate differences in the operation of photorespiration under fluctuating light
Metabolomics of related C3 and C4 Flaveria species indicate differences in the operation of photorespiration under fluctuating light Open
C 3 photosynthesis can be complemented with a C 4 carbon concentrating mechanism (CCM) to minimize photorespiratory losses. C 4 photosynthesis is often more efficient than C 3 under steady‐state conditions. However, the C 4 CCM depends on …
View article: A microfluidic system for the cultivation of cyanobacteria with precise light intensity and CO <sub>2</sub> control: enabling growth data acquisition at single-cell resolution
A microfluidic system for the cultivation of cyanobacteria with precise light intensity and CO <sub>2</sub> control: enabling growth data acquisition at single-cell resolution Open
A versatile microfluidic platform with precise multi-parameter control for high-throughput cyanobacterial growth analysis at single-cell resolution.
View article: Community-wide interactions sustain life in geothermal spring habitats
Community-wide interactions sustain life in geothermal spring habitats Open
We investigated an alga-dominated geothermal spring community in Yellowstone National Park, USA. Our goal was to determine how cells cope with abiotic stressors during diurnal sampling that spanned over two orders of magnitude in solar irr…
View article: Leaf transcriptomes from C3, C3-C4 intermediate, and C4<i>Neurachne</i> species give insights into C4 photosynthesis evolution
Leaf transcriptomes from C3, C3-C4 intermediate, and C4<i>Neurachne</i> species give insights into C4 photosynthesis evolution Open
The C4 photosynthetic pathway is hypothesized to have evolved from the ancestral C3 pathway through progressive changes in leaf anatomy and biochemistry with extant C3-C4 photosynthetic intermediate species representing phenotypes between …
View article: Inactivation of mitochondrial complex IV in<i>Physcomitrium patens</i>reveals the essential role of respiration in coordinating plants metabolism
Inactivation of mitochondrial complex IV in<i>Physcomitrium patens</i>reveals the essential role of respiration in coordinating plants metabolism Open
Photosynthetic organisms use sunlight as energy source but rely on respiration during the night and in non-photosynthetic tissues. Respiration is also active in photosynthetically active cells, where its role is still unclear due to a lack…
View article: Perspectives on improving photosynthesis to increase crop yield
Perspectives on improving photosynthesis to increase crop yield Open
Improving photosynthesis, the fundamental process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy, is a key area of research with great potential for enhancing sustainable agricultural productivity and addressing global food secu…
View article: The host genotype actively shapes its microbiome across generations in laboratory mice
The host genotype actively shapes its microbiome across generations in laboratory mice Open
Background The microbiome greatly affects health and wellbeing. Evolutionarily, it is doubtful that a host would rely on chance alone to pass on microbial colonization to its offspring. However, the literature currently offers only limited…
View article: Diurnal Rhythms in the Red Seaweed <i>Gracilariopsis chorda</i> are Characterized by Unique Regulatory Networks of Carbon Metabolism
Diurnal Rhythms in the Red Seaweed <i>Gracilariopsis chorda</i> are Characterized by Unique Regulatory Networks of Carbon Metabolism Open
Cellular and physiological cycles are driven by endogenous pacemakers, the diurnal and circadian rhythms. Key functions such as cell cycle progression and cellular metabolism are under rhythmic regulation, thereby maintaining physiological…
View article: Transposable elements contribute to the establishment of the glycine shuttle in Brassicaceae species
Transposable elements contribute to the establishment of the glycine shuttle in Brassicaceae species Open
C 3 ‐C 4 intermediate photosynthesis has evolved at least five times convergently in the Brassicaceae, despite this family lacking bona fide C 4 species. The establishment of this carbon concentrating mechanism is known to require a comple…
View article: Predmoter—cross-species prediction of plant promoter and enhancer regions
Predmoter—cross-species prediction of plant promoter and enhancer regions Open
Motivation Identifying cis-regulatory elements (CREs) is crucial for analyzing gene regulatory networks. Next generation sequencing methods were developed to identify CREs but represent a considerable expenditure for targeted analysis of f…